😊flatter

verb
/ˈflætər/

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example Sentences

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

Synonyms

praise, compliment, butter up, charm

Antonyms

criticize, insult

Collocations

flatter someone, flattering words, flattered by, flattering remark

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